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This, but deeper / more masterful
If you like Waltz for Debby, you need Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter as a deeper next step because Level up via dynamics/imaging: Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter after Waltz for Debby.
Wayne Shorter
Level up via dynamics/imaging: Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter after Waltz for Debby.
- Shared genres: jazz, piano jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Same era (±8y): 1961 → 1966
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Charles Mingus
Level up via dynamics/imaging: The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady by Charles Mingus after Waltz for Debby.
- Shared genres: jazz, piano jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Same era (±8y): 1961 → 1963
Confidence 95% · sonic
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This, but it rewards my gear
If you like Waltz for Debby, you need The Sidewinder by Lee Morgan when you want the recording that rewards speakers and headphones because The Sidewinder by Lee Morgan — nearer dynamics/imaging profile with stronger fidelity signals than Waltz for Debby.
Lee Morgan
The Sidewinder by Lee Morgan — nearer dynamics/imaging profile with stronger fidelity signals than Waltz for Debby.
- Shared genres: jazz, piano jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Same era (±8y): 1961 → 1964
Confidence 95% · sonic
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Nina Simone
I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone — nearer soundstage/imaging profile with stronger fidelity signals than Waltz for Debby.
- Shared genres: jazz, piano jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Same era (±8y): 1961 → 1965
Confidence 95% · sonic
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Stan Getz
Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz — nearer dynamics/soundstage profile with stronger fidelity signals than Waltz for Debby.
- Shared genres: jazz, piano jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Same era (±8y): 1961 → 1964
Confidence 95% · sonic
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